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PROLEC-GE WAUKESHA
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Machine Operator
EMS Solutions
OGDEN, UT
- $18 USD / hour
…EMS Solutions is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our production team! If you enjoy hands-on work, working with technology, and being part of a team that…
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MACHINE TOOL OPERATOR
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Bremerton, WA
You will serve as a You will serve as a MACHINE TOOL OPERATOR in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PSNS and IMF.
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Entry Level CNC Operator
Aerotek
Morton Grove, IL
- $18 to $20 USD / hour
…to strict quality standards, and collaborate closely with a small production team to meet daily output goals while maintaining a safe and organized…
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Production Associate
Ametrine, Inc.
Round Rock, TX
The Printer Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining industrial fabric printing equipment used to apply patterns and designs to raw textiles. This role ensures printing…
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Machine Operator - 12 hr. Days (6am-6:30pm)
LiDestri
Rochester, NY
- $20.64 USD / hour
Operate machinery, to include machine set-up, operation, change overs, and troubleshooting, to detect product (raw or finished) defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as…
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Machine Operator
FUCHS
Huntington, WV
- $24.82 USD / hour
Reporting to the Supervisor, the machine operator will be responsible for:
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CNC Operator/Assembler 2nd shift
Falcon Lakeside Mfg., An ArtiFlex Family Company
Stevensville, MI
Falcon Lakeside Manufacturing an ArtiFlex Family Company in Stevensville, MI is looking for a CNC Operator/ Assembler to join our close-knit 2nd shift team. This position plays a key role…
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CNC Machinist
Welker Engineered Products
Troy, MI
…and growing company is looking to fill the role of CNC | | Machine operator. Please review the list of responsibilities and | | qualifications. | | | | Role and Responsibilities | | | | -…
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Machine Operator - Grinders & Saws | 2nd Shift
H.C. Starck Solutions
Coldwater, MI
- $20.5 to $25.5 USD / hour
Elmet Technologies is hiring a 2nd Shift Machine Operator - Grinders & Saws to join our Metals team in Coldwater, Michigan.
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Manufacturing Operator-Weekend and 3rd Shift
Weidmann Electrical Technology
St. Johnsbury, VT
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Signmaker - Sign Painter & Letterer II
State of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
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Cnc Machine Operator
Aerotek
Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $21 to $22 USD / hour
Job Title: Entry Level 1st Shift CNC Machine OperatorJob DescriptionThis role focuses on operating CNC machines in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. You will run…
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IT Infrastructure Field Engineer Level 5
Northrop Grumman
Honolulu
Will work in a customer facility as part of a small on-site technical team supporting operational users, with strong customer-facing communication skills to effectively engage operators,…
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Machine Operator - IMMEDIATE HIRING
Aerotek
Minneapolis, MN
- $19 to $20 USD / hour
Machine Operator | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts | More Days Off!
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Business Operations
Ephemeris Net
Oakland, CA
We’re looking for an early-career operator to join Ephemeris Net in Business Operations. This is a rare opportunity to see what it really takes to run a venture-scale business at the…
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Production/Machine Operator (3rd Shift, Forklift Exp. PLUS)
Coca-Cola North America
Columbus, OH
…brands to life and creating value for our customers, big and small. It’s an extremely exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s Flagship Market - Coca-Cola North…
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Mission Systems Manager
Singularity Defense Corp.
Gardena, CA
You will lead a small team of software engineers while remaining deeply involved in hands-on development. This role is expected to dedicate at least 50% of its time to technical work,…
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Vicryl Coating Operator
Ethicon Inc. Legal Entity
Cornelia, GA
We are searching for the best talent for Vicryl Coating Operator.
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Machine Set-Up Operator
Aerotek
MACEDONIA, OH
- $22 USD / hour
We are seeking a hands-on Machine Set-Up / Tear Down Operator to work with large plastic forming equipment in a custom manufacturing environment. This role involves machine set-ups,…
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Dover Hydraulics OMJST
Dover, OH
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General Laborer - Port of San Francisco (7514) - TPV
City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
- $78,962 to $95,966 USD / year
Serves as flag operator and sets up traffic barricades and lights or other barriers around work sites (on streets or in other locations).
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Production Operator
MARINE TECH WIRE AND CABLE INC
United States
Assembles minor products or components with a small number of details within routine and highly repetitive assembly operations. Typically works at a workbench or on a conveyer line. Common…
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Public Works Tech I
Windcrest City Of (TX)
Windcrest, TX
- $18.85 to $19.94 USD / hour
Operate small equipment such as striping machine, plate tampers,
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Production Tech - Swing Shift
Benchmade Knife Company, Inc
United States
…instructions to perform a variety of assembly operations to assemble small parts into functioning knives. This may include Laser/Engrave, Serrate, Sharpening, Clean/Box, Prep, Material…

Kent County

Equipment Operator

Byron Center, MI, United States

$27.7 USD / hour

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Pay: $27.7 USD / hour
Apply by: Nov 13, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Job Responsibilities The equipment operator will primarily work from the South Kent Landfill with standard working hours of Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 4:00pm.

The successful candidate will be charged with operating heavy equipment, assisting with transfer operations needs, cleaning and maintaining equipment and completing other projects as directed by the supervisor. This particular Equipment Operator position should anticipate spending less than 50% of the work week operating equipment on the working face and the remaining time maintaining equipment.

Must be able to operate bulldozers, landfill compactors, and front-end loaders in a safe and efficient manner.
Must be able to efficiently grade ditches, roads, ash and prepare finished slopes to grades within the tolerances required by the supervisor or operations manager.
This position will help to cover the lunch period for the operators that are on the working face of the landfill.
Must be familiar with maintenance of machinery and able to troubleshoot problems such as fluid leaks, mechanical wear issues, or major system malfunctions such as final drives, transmission or cooling systems.
Will perform work as directed by the supervisor which may include those tasks associated with lower job classifications including but not limited to the transfer operator working within the site.
Must be physically able to clean machines thoroughly on a regular basis. This includes removal of belly pans, removal of trash that has collected on and within the machine, thoroughly washing the machine including the radiator and utilize compressed air to clean the radiators. This may include cleaning the cab of the equipment and making minor repairs such as hose replacement, grease fitting replacement, light replacement or other miscellaneous repairs.
Must be organized and maintain complete and accurate maintenance records and other documentation as required by the supervisor.
May supervise work of a small number of helpers and must communicate well with others on the team.

Must be able to lift load of up to 50 pounds. Must be organized and able to complete and maintain accurate maintenance records. Must possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license. Must be able to communicate with individuals from widely diverse backgrounds and direct a small number of helpers. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent combined with a minimum of one year of work experience in the operation of heavy equipment required; a minimum of three years of heavy equipment experience and/or experience in the solid waste industry preferred. Additional Information *Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application* Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.

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Skills

Heavy equipment operation
Cleaning
Maintain equipment
Troubleshoot
Clean equipment
Documentation
Supervise work
Characteristics of waste

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